What can alumnae be expected to do for/with the actives?

Originally Posted by SmartBlondeGPhB

And my biggest pet peeve as an alumna: ALWAYS give advance notice to the event. And that doesn't mean an email the week before......

So very important!

To collegians: 3 days' notice = NOT ADVANCE ENOUGH.

[VandalSquirrel]

Originally Posted by OTW

So very important!

To collegians: 3 days' notice = NOT ADVANCE ENOUGH.

Neither is a text message the day of Initiation. But I guess that is better than not being invited at all.

[Tom Earp]

Originally Posted by OTW

So very important!

To collegians: 3 days' notice = NOT ADVANCE ENOUGH.

This is so true what OTW said.

Alums need time to make plans with a family and or jobs to take time off to attend.

There usually an officer that is Alum relations and events should be set out for the semester and it is the chapter job to let Alums know so they can make plans on attending.

There are also so many things that Alums will be able to come back for:

Homecoming
Founders Day
Initiation
Recruitment.

Make your plans accordingly, let them know, or not have Alums show up.

To add a couple of things:

Have an interesting Alum as a key note speaker.

Recognize an Alum who has done a lot of work for the chapter.

I know I was given an award as the outstanding Alum of the century and it is where I can see it daily as it is one of the proudest things I have ever received.